Expansion Joint Filler Evaluation APEL. Nomaflex

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1 Expansion Joint Filler Evaluation APEL Nomaflex September 5, 2016

2 APEL Address Address REPORT OF TESTS SUBJECT: PROJECT: Analysis of Closed-Cell Polypropylene Preformed Expansion Joint Filler APEL - Nomaflex MATERIALS: Shipped to Nelson Testing Laboratories on June 10, 2016 PROJECT #: PAGE: 1 of 11 SPECIFICATION: TEST METHODS: AASHTO T42, Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Construction ASTM C666, Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing ASTM D545, Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types) ASTM D4329, Standard Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus Exposure of Plastics ASTM D5249, Standard Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold- and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland-Cement Concrete and Asphalt Joints (Section 9.5 Heat Resistance)

3 Page 2 of 11 TEST DATA Material: Nomaflex Testing Temperature: 73 degrees F. Test Dates: June and July 2016

4 Page 2 of 11 AASHTO T 42/ASTM D545 (Section 7.1) - Expansion in Boiling Water Average of five 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimens tested in boiling water for 1 hour Initial Thickness in Specimen 4 Specimen in in in in in Final Thickness in Specimen 4 Specimen in in in in in Expansion 0.40% 0.43% 0.67% 0.44% Specimen % Specimen %

5 Page 4 of 11 AASHTO T 42/ASTM D545 (Section 7.2.4) - Recovery Average of five 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimens tested to 50% compression Initial Thickness in Specimen 4 Specimen in in in in in Final Thickness in Specimen 4 Specimen in in in in in Recovery 93.4% 93.0% 91.6% 94.0% Specimen % Specimen %

6 Page 5 of 11 AASHTO T 42/ASTM D545 (Section 7.2.5) - Compression Average of five 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimens tested to 50% compression Compressive Load 625 lbf Specimen 4 Specimen lbf 620 lbf 624 lbf 622 lbf 622 lbf Compressive Strength 39 psi Specimen 4 Specimen 5 40 psi 39 psi 39 psi 39 psi 39 psi

7 Page 6 of 11 AASHTO T 42/ASTM D545 (Section 7.3) - Extrusion One 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimen tested to 50% compression Extrusion in

8 Page 7 of 11 AASHTO T 42/ASTM D545 (Section 7.6) - Water Absorption One 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimen tested in 71 deg F. water Initial Weight 7.4 g. Final Weight 7.7 g. Thickness in Absorption by Volume 0.25%

9 Page 8 of 11 AASHTO T 42/ASTM D545 (Section 7.7) - Density One 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimen tested at 72 deg F., 67% RH conditions Weight 6.8 g. Thickness in Density 3.52 lbs/ft 3

10 Page 9 of 11 ASTM C666 - Freeze-Thaw Resistance Average of five 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimens tested under freeze-thaw conditions for 300 cycles 300 Cycles No visual change no visual change no visual change no visual change Weight 300 Cycles 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Expansion or 300 Cycles 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Tensile Strength 300 Cycles* 9.3% Specimen 4** Specimen 5** Specimen 6** 128 lbf 125 lbf 135 lbf 117 lbf 126 lbf 110 lbf *testing performed per ASTM D5249. **specimens 4, 5 and 6 were not subjected to freeze-thaw testing

11 Page 10 of 11 ASTM D UV Weathering Average of three 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimens tested under Cycle A conditions for 1000 hours 1000 Hours no visual change - no cracking no visual change no visual change no visual change

12 Page 11 of 11 ASTM D Heat Resistance Average of three 4 x 4 x 0.5-in Nomaflex specimens tested for 20 seconds in oil batch at 392 deg F. Initial Thickness in in in in Final Thickness in in in in Shrinkage 0.4% 0.9% 0.0% 0.2%

RESISTANCE OF COMPACTED ASPHALT MIXTURE TO MOISTURE INDUCED DAMAGE (Kansas Test Method KT-56)

5.9.56 RESISTANCE OF COMPACTED ASPHALT MIXTURE TO MOISTURE INDUCED DAMAGE (Kansas Test Method ) 1. SCOPE This test covers preparation of specimens and measurement of the change of tensile strength resulting